Persian dance

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Dancing is historically entwined with many cultures around the world. Here, 17th century Persian women dance in a ceremony in Iran.
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Dancing is historically entwined with many cultures around the world. Here, 17th century Persian women dance in a ceremony in Iran.

Persian dance refers to the type of dancing from Persia (modern day Iran). Upper body motion is emphasized, with hand motions, trunk undulations and facial expressions being points of attention.It appears in the film Alexander performed by the eunuch Bagoas at the ceremony where Clietus dies.

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